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YH56 AZL

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,902 mi
Last recorded94,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 AZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,902 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,902 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 91,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 84,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 84,282 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,069 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,189 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on outer tread

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on outer tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,378 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,378 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (1.9.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,328 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Sep 2014 57,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Eml on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s annd o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,771 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 35,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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YH56 AZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH56 AZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YH56 AZL registered?

YH56 AZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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